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We remember Cleophas John Duffy
We remember Cleophas John Duffy
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1915
employment
Labourer
Australia
Source:9470595
6th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Rockhampton Queensland
Australia
Source:9470595
6th January 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
134
Light Horse Recruit
Source:9470595
6th January 1915 - 24th March 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
134
11th Light Horse Regiment
A Squadron
Source:9470595
24th March 1915 - 29th August 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9470595
22nd July 1915 - 25th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9470595
25th August 1915 - 23rd December 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
134
2nd Light Horse Regiment
Source:9470595
29th August 1915 - 22nd February 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Frostbite
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470595
23rd December 1915 - 1st January 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9470595
23rd December 1915 - 27th July 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
134
11th Light Horse Regiment
A Squadron
Source:9470595
22nd February 1916 - 30th October 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470595
22nd July 1917 - 2nd August 1917
1919
discharge
Source:9470595
30th October 1919
1924
marriage
Mary Maud Ruffle
Source:9470597
6th September 1924
1928
children
Clare Duffy
Source:9470597
7th January 1928
1967
location
70 Francis Street, West End, Townsville
Australia
their own address
Source:9470595
22nd March 1967
1979
death
Not War Related
The date of birth on Clay's headstone is not correct. It most likely reflects his reticence during his life to talk about his age.
Townsville
Australia
Source:9470597
3rd August 1979
burial
Townsville
Australia
Source:9470605
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Francis Street, West End, Townsville | Australia | their own address | known 22nd March 1967 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 134 | Light Horse Recruit | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 134 | 11th Light Horse Regiment | A Squadron | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 134 | 2nd Light Horse Regiment | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 134 | 11th Light Horse Regiment | A Squadron | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Duffy | daughter | 7th January 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Duffy | father | ||
| Kathleen O'Farrell | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Maud Ruffle | wife | 6th September 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-06 | Roman Catholic |
Media
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Clay Duffy at Training CampClay is the front row, second from the left in the white hatContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Government Births Deaths Marriages Divorces | Gary3194 | |
| Townsville City Council Cemetery Search | Gary3194 | |
| AWM Article On 'The Suvla Derby' | John157861 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Duffy | Gary3194 | |
| Clay Duffy at Training Camp | Gary3194 | |
| Clay Duffy | Gary3194 | |
| Clay's Headstone | Gary3194 |
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